What do you love or hate about your interior/exterior color choices for your TSX?
08-08-2007, 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by hunterk1
My major complaint was that there simply weren't very many 6MTs in any color combo. But especially in the one I wanted (and had shipped 600 miles to get) - MR/Ebony, 6MT.
08-08-2007, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by 1Louder
I've got Glacier Blue Metalic w/Grey interior. I love the color combo, my only gripe is the color match on the bumpers is not good. In the right light, there is a very noticeable color difference (at least to me). I'm wondering if that's just a by-product of the metalic paint on plastic as opposed to metal. But, in most lighting conditions it looks good. Maybe just something that I notice...
At first I was really worried because I bought my car used and I thought it may have been in an accident they didn't tell me about and repainted poorly.
But a guy at my office just recently got a brand new Toyota Avalon with pearl paint (more blue-ish on the Avalon then "creamy" on the TSX) and I noticed he has the exact same problem. So I guess no one has figured it out yet.
Other than that I love PWP/parchment. I'm lazy about washing my car so it works out great. My old TL used to be Monterey Blue Pearl and it drove me nuts. I used to be apathetic to white cars but now I'm a big fan.
08-08-2007, 11:25 AM
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I just acquired a Silver with Gray int. 2006 TSX. I like that the interior won't draw in heat like a magnet (I'm in the Southeast, and black int. cars will bake you when you get in). The silver is easy to keep clean-looking, and with the plain styling, doesn't draw attention -- until i downshift and stomp the gas. 
My other car is a rare, root beer brown-metallic '87 Jeep Wrangler, so I wanted a car which was discreet looking.
A friend also told me the she equates silver cars with "expensive/fancy." As in Merc, Rolls, etc. I test drove a Carbon Gray model, and liked the shade of ext. color ... but that black int. just doesn't cut it when the outside air temp is 100°.
My other car is a rare, root beer brown-metallic '87 Jeep Wrangler, so I wanted a car which was discreet looking. A friend also told me the she equates silver cars with "expensive/fancy." As in Merc, Rolls, etc. I test drove a Carbon Gray model, and liked the shade of ext. color ... but that black int. just doesn't cut it when the outside air temp is 100°.
08-08-2007, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by nj2pa2nc
same color combo as mine-also mt-love it. the dealer i bought mine from had to get it from another dealer.
Me too! I had it shipped in from out of state, cost me an extra $500!
It was TOTALLY worth it, of course...
08-08-2007, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by T-Mac
I have the Royal Blue Pearl with Ebony and absolutely love the color. This color is rare and very beautiful! I have received many compliment just on the color of the car. I have only seen one person with my color in my area (considering I see many TSX's a day). No regrets here. Color does show dust, but it's easy to clean off with the California Duster. Couldn't have chosen a better color!
08-08-2007, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
Nope PWP/Ebony > *
08-08-2007, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by fadinglionhart
I really hate how the cornered the colours for MT tsx's. I wanted to get a MT arctic blue pearl tsx with navi, however, honda/acura pbb thought it's too feminin to be deserving of MT, better yet navi. Therefore, i ended up with blk/blk mt with navi. The leather gets hot sometimes under the sun (no tints), and it's hard not to get swirls. BUT when done perfectly, I belieave the blk/blk is the sexiest combo.
Seriously......, I wanted the same thing......, but you have to wait like 6 weeks to get it...... now im going with the white on black...... and navi too........
08-08-2007, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Deity711
At first I was really worried because I bought my car used and I thought it may have been in an accident they didn't tell me about and repainted poorly.
I have no compliant
08-10-2007, 08:36 AM
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while my tsx was getting it's foglights replaced I had use of a white MDX with light interior. I was surprised how I stuck to the seats when the vehicle had sat in the sun. I have not had that problem with my ebony int. it seemed the light int. got hotter than the dark-IMO
08-10-2007, 09:29 AM
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I have a 04 PWP/beige interior...and I hate that they didn't offer the ebony leather in 04 in the PWP. It's so hard to keep the leather and door panels clean. I have kids and they make the task even harder.
08-10-2007, 01:34 PM
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I personally dislike the front seats of the tsx. It's not comfortable and it doesn't have enough support, like when you're taking corners you'll literally slide sideways. I think acura can do alot better than that.
08-10-2007, 06:39 PM
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Ya the seats aren't too snug but that makes it easier to sit in for longer periods. I've read that the RSX seats hold you in place but feel restrictive on a long drive. This was a major reason I passed up the RSX, the other being it has a rough ride. I probably should have test driven one when I had the chance but a lot of reviews were in agreement on those points.
08-10-2007, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by nj2pa2nc
while my tsx was getting it's foglights replaced I had use of a white MDX with light interior. I was surprised how I stuck to the seats when the vehicle had sat in the sun. I have not had that problem with my ebony int. it seemed the light int. got hotter than the dark-IMO
08-11-2007, 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Overtaxed
I've heard the exact opposite actually. And that it's because dark colors absorb more heat.
08-11-2007, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by wackura
Ya the seats aren't too snug but that makes it easier to sit in for longer periods. I've read that the RSX seats hold you in place but feel restrictive on a long drive. This was a major reason I passed up the RSX, the other being it has a rough ride. I probably should have test driven one when I had the chance but a lot of reviews were in agreement on those points.
The TSX seats aren't super sporty, but the variety of adjustments keeps me comfy. Haven't driven long distance yet (this week I will), but I felt that -- as a part-time parent -- things that make chaffeuring a child are more important than feeling like I'm in a formula 1 racer. I still look at RSX' with a wistful "I was sooo close to having you" look. The honeymoon with my TSX isn't over, though.
08-12-2007, 11:57 AM
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Thing with the seats in acuras are that the leather doesn't offer the grip you'd need from a sporty seat. You'd be better off going with bride seats if you wanted seats that keep you in place. Or atleast leather sparcos. It is after all a "luxury car". So far I'm liking my PWP / ebony combo. Paid the extra for the navi to get the ebony but well worth it. I'm still having trouble searching on the navi tho...
08-12-2007, 11:21 PM
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i am still working out prices on a 2008 TSX but i am 80% that i am going to get one. At first i wanted one with parchment interior but i think i am going with the ebony. the quartz looks to generic to me. Still not sure which color to get. Dealer said he can get any color within a few weeks. i have a dark gray Audi TT with black interior so carbon is the only color i ruled out. my wife likes white but i think i'll get bored after a while. black looks sweet but i don't think i can keep up with the maintainance to keep it clean. red, both blues( not glacier) and silver are top choices so far. I got 3 weeks before my lease runs out to decide.
08-13-2007, 04:57 AM
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Originally Posted by sluday
i am still working out prices on a 2008 TSX but i am 80% that i am going to get one. At first i wanted one with parchment interior but i think i am going with the ebony. the quartz looks to generic to me. Still not sure which color to get. Dealer said he can get any color within a few weeks. i have a dark gray Audi TT with black interior so carbon is the only color i ruled out. my wife likes white but i think i'll get bored after a while. black looks sweet but i don't think i can keep up with the maintainance to keep it clean. red, both blues( not glacier) and silver are top choices so far. I got 3 weeks before my lease runs out to decide.
08-13-2007, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by sluday
i am still working out prices on a 2008 TSX but i am 80% that i am going to get one. At first i wanted one with parchment interior but i think i am going with the ebony. the quartz looks to generic to me. ....
I'm sure people love the navi system (and CR rated it one of the most usable interfaces of all navigation systems they'd tested(!)), but reading the manual, I'm glad I don't have it. I prefer the hardware buttons for my a/c and radio controls -- easier to operate by touch while doing 80mph+ down an empty road. Just a personal hunch, mind you.
08-13-2007, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by rb1
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I have ASM and it's been washed twice in 6 months. Still looks ok.
They should call it "self-cleaning silver"...
I have ASM and it's been washed twice in 6 months. Still looks ok.
They should call it "self-cleaning silver"...
woooordd! lol even after i had to repaint my front end... my car was still dirty. but no one could even tell.. lmao... of course i did. but in general everyone thought it looked good.. haha.
08-13-2007, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by xjohnkdoex
i think the carbon grey seems like it's lower maintenance than, say, a PWP or NBP.
any carbon grey owners agree or disagree? i was originally going to get carbon grey, but i thought the black would accentuate the red lights, so i opted for that color.
any carbon grey owners agree or disagree? i was originally going to get carbon grey, but i thought the black would accentuate the red lights, so i opted for that color.
08-13-2007, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by davidspalding
I was tempted post-sale by a used Carbon (or blue? can't remember) with parchment int. + navi. But not for long. I'm not sure the int. looks all that great with single bit of wood-look trim. I prefer the brushed silver, and I'm really interested in a "metal trim" mod I've seen somewhere to continue the look. With the black dash, it's very nice and elegant. personally, I don't mind the gray leather, I don't think it gets as hot as black upholstery, and doesn't look like it's trying to impersonate a German car. I'm betting it will age nicely, too.
I'm sure people love the navi system (and CR rated it one of the most usable interfaces of all navigation systems they'd tested(!)), but reading the manual, I'm glad I don't have it. I prefer the hardware buttons for my a/c and radio controls -- easier to operate by touch while doing 80mph+ down an empty road. Just a personal hunch, mind you.
I'm sure people love the navi system (and CR rated it one of the most usable interfaces of all navigation systems they'd tested(!)), but reading the manual, I'm glad I don't have it. I prefer the hardware buttons for my a/c and radio controls -- easier to operate by touch while doing 80mph+ down an empty road. Just a personal hunch, mind you.
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